Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the Scottish Government 2023/24 Islands Programme and how it would be delivered.  The report also sought agreement to put in place a delegation to ensure that the Council could adhere to the tight timescales set by the Scottish Government in bidding for funding for the 2023/24 Islands Programme.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.    noted that the next round of funding would likely be a one stage process;

2.    agreed that arrangements for the fund be delegated to the Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth in consultation with the Leader, Depute Leader, Leader of the largest Opposition Group and the Policy Lead for Islands to ensure that the Council could submit a bid(s) within the short timescales proposed by the Scottish Government for round 2023/24; and

3.    noted that the delegation would also engage with the Argyll Islands Sounding Board in relation to any potential bids for funding for the round in 2023/24.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated January 2023, submitted)